as in allowable
that may be permitted
deployment overseas would be regarded as a permissible reason for late filing by members of the military
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Recent Examples of permissible
The lawyers will occupy themselves debating whether Trump’s action is legally permissible.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
The state, in barring the use of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, argued that such public funds provided for permissible services could still indirectly support its ability to provide abortions.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Essentially, the regulation narrowed the scope of permissible substituted merchandise for drawback purposes.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Federal law also imposes numerous restrictions on drone use, including as to permissible locations and how drones interact with air space and aircraft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
The state, in barring the use of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, argued that such public funds provided for permissible services could still indirectly support its ability to provide abortions.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Essentially, the regulation narrowed the scope of permissible substituted merchandise for drawback purposes.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Federal law also imposes numerous restrictions on drone use, including as to permissible locations and how drones interact with air space and aircraft.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permissible
Adjective
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Due to the revenue brought in by the NBA’s recent package of media rights deals, the salary cap will continue to rise at or close to the maximum allowable increase of 10% per year.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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But Lamont could have used his declaration to also increase allowable spending in each of the next two fiscal years to grow by the same $284 million, plus roughly another 5% or $14 million.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Blowing debris into streets, sidewalks, or neighbors’ yards is never acceptable; instead, leave grass clippings on your lawn, bag up or compost yard waste, or direct leaves onto your own flower beds as natural mulch.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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“Permissible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permissible. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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